Gingerbread Cake with Chai Buttercream is a cake with the delicious flavor of molasses and ginger that is topped with the decadent flavor of a chai latte.

When we hear gingerbread we think of gingerbread men or gingerbread houses. Rarely do we think of cake or loaves of bread.

The term “gingerbread” simply means preserved ginger. Gingerbread was not used when referring to desserts. It wasn’t until the 15th century that desserts with ginger and molasses were called gingerbread.

The first gingerbread recipes were hard cookies. Recipes for these cookies were developed during the Middle Ages. The idea of decorating the cookies with gold leaf and in the shape of kings and queens is attributed to Queen Elizabeth I (1533 – 1603). 

Gingerbread houses were introduced in Germany in the 16th century. They were introduced around the same time as the story Hansel and Gretel. No one is sure if the story inspired the houses or if the gingerbread houses inspired the book.

I haven’t found any information of when or where gingerbread cake or bread originated, however the first American cookbook contained 3 gingerbread recipes. One of those recipes was for a soft gingerbread loaf.

If you are wanting these same flavors but in cookie form, we’ve got you covered. Gingerbread Men with Chai Buttercream are just as delicious and fun to make. 

Continue to Content

Yield: 16 servings

Gingerbread Cake with Chai Buttercream

Print

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 3 eggs
• Chai Buttercream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Spray 3 9" cake pans with cooking spray and line bottom with parchment paper. Set aside
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices. Whisk together thoroughly. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together water, molasses, and oil. Whisk together. (You'll need to whisk this again just before you add it.) Set aside.
5. In your mixer bowl, cream butter until smooth.
6. Add sugar and blend until fluffy. It will be lighter in color.
7. Add eggs one at a time. Mix together until yolks are blended.
8. Add flour mixture and wet mixture alternating. Begin with flour and end with flour.
9. Pour even amounts into the cake pans.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
11. Allow to cool completely.
12. Frost with Chai Buttercream.
13. Enjoy.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Silicone Spatulas
• 
  Wilton Aluminum 9-Inch Round Cake Pans, Set of 2
• 
  KitchenAid 6500 Series Candy Apple Red Stand Mixer with Glass Bowl, 6 qt.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 269mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g

The nutritional information provided here is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational (and google) purposes only.

Why not join us on Pinterest: Coffee With Us 3  or hangout with us on Facebook:  

Don’t forget to pin!